Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch
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Honolulu, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
View dolphins in their natural habitat and swim within safe viewing distance to turtles and green sea turtles on this popular Oahu snorkel cruise from Honolulu. Sail into waters home to spinner dolphins, and then glide alongside colorful fish. Hawaian Hula, Snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards are available onboard to help you get the most of this outing. Hotel transport included.
- Oahu morning snorkel cruise with transport from Waikiki hotels
- Observe dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat
- Snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards available for use
- Enjoy a complementary Lunch
What's Included
- Dolphin Watching Cruise on West Oahu
- Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
- Water Activities: 20-foot Water Slide, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Kayaks
- LunchTurkey Sandwich, PBJ, Spinach Wrap
- Round-trip Transportation from Waikiki Hotels
- Snorkel Gear: Mask, Fins, Safety Jacket
- Alcoholic Beverages Available for Purchase
- Optional: Wet suit rental + $5 per person
- Gratuities
- No outside alcoholic beverages allowed
- Photo Package Available on Purchase
- Private Tour
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
You’ll need to plan ahead to make sure you arrive on time for this exciting cruise if you prefer to drive yourself. Pickup from Waikiki hotels is available, likely the most convenient option as the Wai’anae Small Boat Harbor meeting point is an hour’s drive away without traffic.
Once you arrive at the harbor, prepare for a day filled with fun, beginning with a dolphin encounter in their natural habitat. Don’t dry off too quickly; after playing with the dolphins, you’ll snorkel with sea turtles and other sea life.
Wave goodbye to these native creatures, but not to your day. You’ve still got time to enjoy your lunch, ride a 20-foot long water slide, row a kayak, and test your balance on a stand up paddleboard. This nearly 4-hour adventure ends with a drive back to your hotel.
Once you arrive at the harbor, prepare for a day filled with fun, beginning with a dolphin encounter in their natural habitat. Don’t dry off too quickly; after playing with the dolphins, you’ll snorkel with sea turtles and other sea life.
Wave goodbye to these native creatures, but not to your day. You’ve still got time to enjoy your lunch, ride a 20-foot long water slide, row a kayak, and test your balance on a stand up paddleboard. This nearly 4-hour adventure ends with a drive back to your hotel.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Dolphins are often spotted, but there is no 100% guarantee of dolphin encounter.
- Children under 2 are not permitted on this tour
- Children (2-11 years old)must be accompanied by an adult
- Customers are kindly requested to remove their shoes before boarding.
- Pick up from select Waikiki hotels is available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (13)
Q:Where does the Snorkel Turtles in the Wild and experience Hawaiian culture Tour depart from?
A:The tour offers hotel pickup from Waikiki and Ko Olina hotels but departs from 85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792.
Jul 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Luis_H
We had a great time spotting dolphins, whales and a turtle. Although we didn’t get to snorkel with any of them the crew did amazing helping us in and out of the water. We would highly recommend 100%. We had an amazing time.
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Robert_B, Jul 2026
This was so much fun, we really got to experience the Hawaiian vibe. The music the dancers, Loren was great, some local grinds to purchase would be great!❤️ Great Job everyone.
Bonnie_S, Jul 2026
I was very disappointed by this excursion. Way too many people on board the boat made for cramped travel and snorkeling. You could barely snorkel without getting kicked or bumped into, and although there were large schools of fish when we first arrived, they quickly dispersed. The advertisements implied that we would be swimming with turtles, which is not accurate. We were able to see lots of dolphins and one turtle from the boat but that’s it. The crew members were very kind and entertaining. Overall disappointed and would not recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Bonnie,
Thank you for taking time to share this feedback, and we're truly sorry the experience didn't meet what you were hoping for.
We hear you on the crowding, feeling bumped or crowded while snorkeling, takes away from the experience we want every guest to have. We're also sorry the marine life sightings didn't line up with what you expected. Ocean conditions and marine life are outside anyone's control, and while turtles and reef fish are usually part of our tours, we can never guarantee where they'll be on any give day. We're glad the dolphins made an appearance and that you got to see a turtle, even if it wasn't the swim alongside experience you were expected.
We're really glad our crew's warmth came through for you. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at info@andyoucreations.com to discuss further more.
Mahalo for your feedback, and we hope for the opportunity to show you the AYC experience again.
Mahalo
Dolphins and You
Erica, Jul 2026
This was the BEST experience. The crew was phenomenal. So sweet. Kind. Accommodating. Everything was on time. Sandwiches were well made and tasty!! We saw soooo many dolphins. Two species. No wet suits needs btw. Water was so warm even my five year old had a blast. My young teens gave this experience 10/10 as well. DO IT. You won’t be disappointed
Robert_W, Jun 2026
The boat ride and dolphin experience was amazing! The captain and crew were awesome as well! Well worth the money and I highly recommend this tour!
Annalisa_S, Jun 2026
The staff was absolutely amazing! I felt safe and enjoyed their humor. Best experience I could expect! I can't remember their names but I do remember Ingrid! They made sure we got to see dolphins, took us snorkeling, and we got to enjoy a beautiful boat ride.
Euan_B, Jun 2026
Amazing experience to see Hawaii’s natural marine wildlife. The entire team was fantastic! would definitely recommend to anyone
Bailey_D, Jun 2026
The crew was absolutely amazing and worked very well to make sure you and your family are taken care of. We all saw dolphins and sea turtles which was absolutely breathtaking. Snorkeling was stunning as well and even my 2year old loved it!
James_W, Jun 2026
Family was here from June 11th thru June 19th
We did excursions every day
This was by far the best one
Jose_M, Jun 2026
Great and friendly crew. Great experience seeing dolphins and later snorkeling with my family. Hula dancing at the end was awesome!
Kari_W, Jun 2026
This was a great adventure. We saw dolphin, snorkeled with turtles, and even got to see a W hula dances. The staff worked their butts off phasing out gear, assisting people, passing out lunches, and making sure everyone has a good time. Loved it!
Katie_B, Jun 2026
It was a fun trip and all staff was friendly. We saw all the things they promote and enjoyed a bit of swim time as well. The swimming time seemed too short! The views while coasting were amazing!
Darci_B, Jun 2026
Definitely recommend this. We had a great time, we saw a huge dolphin pod, snorkeling was fun, the crew was so nice. I recommend getting the photo package, the pictures we got were amazing and we got them only a couple of hours after our tour was over.
Roleen_Y, Jun 2026
Special thanks to Captain Jerry for sharing his years of experience and happy we didn't hit any icebergs.
MzReiyce_B, Jun 2026
Had a blast great energy, good vibes, awesome crew. Saw two different species of dolphins and saw green sea turtles. Capitan Jerry was great, Lauren great paparazzi took a great pictures, Faabae was a great hostess, Kaena great life guard and Syre was great hula dance.
Vanessa_C, May 2026
I had such a great time. The staff and crew are amazing. Highly recommend, would Absolutley do this again!
Maryann_P, May 2026
Great fun and crew saw spinner dolphins and the slide, snorkeling and paddleboard was fun would recommend
Serena_O, May 2026
My partner and I had a blast! The captain was very knowledgeable and the crew also made sure to make us feel safe at all times while still having fun. The lunch was yummy and we also got to see dolphins and turtles. 10/10 would recommend!
Fabio_R, May 2026
Great experience,the crew was amazing,I was with my family and was the first trip on boat for my son and they make sure is was amazing.
Ree, May 2026
We connected so much with the crew! We had so much fun hitting the water and playing in the water! Thank you for such a memorable experience. This was my son’s vacation highlight.
Stephanie_M, May 2026
Best bonus = add-on photo package with Lauren!! This was a fun, relaxing adventure with the kids. We saw dolphins, a few turtles, and did some snorkeling. The crew was experienced, worked well together, and were fun! Dani, the boat captain was wonderful, and our boat hostess and team were fun, entertaining and kept our adventure rolling along. They sprinkled in fun surprises and authentic Hawaiian touches (like a song to ask the ocean to open to us, and hula dancing, and.... - well just go and find out!!). The 2-story slide was an awesome touch during the snorkeling because the kids and kids at heart loved it. The slide helped my kid enjoy the snorkeling time even more. But the best part was the professional photo package from Lauren (with credit card charges, about $80) that allowed us to enjoy the adventure and put the phone up (at least for most of the time - hard habit to break for some candid moments). The views were amazing, the water sparkling blue, and the adventure was perfect.
dania_c, Apr 2026
Tour guides were the kindest people ever. They were highly trained and knowledgeable, welcoming making the trip extraordinary.
Chantel_H, Apr 2026
Be prepared to not see much only because the are wildlife. I wasn't disappointed that we didnt see the sea turtles because I knew there was a chance we wouldn't. But I felt like the staff did as much as they could. The captain did a great job at finding and tracking the dolphins though! The kids favorite part was the waterside! Overall great experience and we would do it again!
nora_s, Apr 2026
Just be ready for a fun filled day with your family the crew is excellent and nice Tyler is great personality and fantastic photographer Ben all the crew was great
Luis_H, Mar 2026
We had a great time spotting dolphins, whales and a turtle. Although we didn’t get to snorkel with any of them the crew did amazing helping us in and out of the water. We would highly recommend 100%. We had an amazing time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you had a great time spotting dolphins, whales, and a turtle. 🐬🐋🐢 We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again! 🌺
Yessica_B, Feb 2026
We had an amazing time staff was very cheerful we saw whales turtles swam with dolphins great swim area
Kyle_O, Feb 2026
Amazing experience! The whole crew was incredible. They were warm and welcoming. The crew made for a great day! Just wish we would have been able to spend more time with everyone. Tyler did a great job welcoming us and communicating in the morning. Tyler took amazing photos for us to cherish the memory forever. Thank you to Captain Dani, Tyler and all the amazing crew!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience with us. 🌊
Captain Dani, Tyler, and the whole crew will be so happy to hear your kind words. We’re glad Tyler helped capture such great photos so you can remember the day!
Mahalo for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another adventure soon. 🐬🌺
Vanessa_R, Feb 2026
Mahea our driver was very funny, Tyler our tour guide waa the best! Favaae was friendly and nice, Ben was the best super funny!
Had an amazing time with the crew, dolphins whales and sea turtles!
Heather_H, Feb 2026
This is the one! Don’t leave the island without doing this tour. Crew was amazing! We saw turtles, dolphins spinning whales flipping their tails. The team is dedicated to doing everything possible to make sure you see sea life! Tyler and Brendon are amazing fun committed to your existence!
Rob_M, Feb 2026
Pickup time very confusing is not displayed anywhere obvious. The person in charge of calling you didn't speak good English at all couldn't understand hardly a word and when they called to confirm if we were coming to pickup spot they called at the exact time they wanted us at the spot. Can't Teleport to the spot whej they call and then wouldn't refund . Claimed they sent emails that I never saw. So didn't take use and no refund.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha Rob,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about the confusion regarding the pickup time and the frustration this caused.
For bookings made through Viator, pickup details are included in the booking confirmation email as well as sent via text message to the phone number provided. Guests may also receive information through the Viator chat function. In addition, our team sends reminder calls and messages prior to the tour to help ensure everything runs smoothly.
We understand that if any of this information was missed or unclear, it could have been stressful and we truly apologize for the inconvenience you experienced.
Regarding your refund concern, please feel free to contact us at info@andyoucreations.com so we can look into this further.
Mahalo
CeeKaye_N, Jan 2026
The ad pops up for Honolulu, but the pier is about an hour away. The boat had plenty of room. The greeter was friendly, positive and very informative. The waves did not allow for the first snorkel. We were lucky enough to see 3 different whales and their babies. We also saw spinner dolphins. We saw 3 turtles. The final snorkel stop was calm and we were able to see a couple of turtles and fish. The lunch was very tasty served by the greeter with smiles and very helpful. The Captain’s jokes were not helpful during safety briefing. The main hula dancer was focused on his commentary and dancing. The other young man needs hula practice and to learn to paste on a smile. The lady helping with paddle board and kayak seemed like she would rather not be bothered. Slide needs a little work on stairs. Overall we did not feel it was worth the price. I would say the crew was ok. The greeter exceptional.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Aloha CeeKay,
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about Dolphins and You. We truly appreciate it.
We're truly grateful for your kind words about the marine life sightings and, especially, for recognizing our guide's exceptional service. Creating a welcoming, informative and positive experience for our guests is something we take great pride in and we will absolutely share your compliments with the team.
At the same time, we were surprised to hear your feedback regarding certain aspects of our crew performance. Our team members are trained professionals who care deeply about guest safety, cultural respect, and overall exceptional experience. That said, we take feedback like yours very seriously. Our management team will reviewing these closely to ensure our high standards are consistently met across every part of the tour.
If you'd like to share additional details or discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact us at info@andyoucreations.com. We're always happy to listen and improve.
Mahalo for joining us!
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